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FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT Update & Leaks

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT Leaks

After making its debut in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, the Fantasy FUT promo is set to make a return to FIFA 23.

The Fantasy FUT promo is expected to launch soon. And based on all the leaks we’ve seen so far, Fantasy FUT looks set to make up for last week’s absence of Ultimate Team promotions.

In FIFA 22, the Fantasy FUT promo consisted of two teams featuring boosted dynamic player items that could upgrade even higher based on real-life individual and team performances, in some cases upgrading by plus three overall ratings. Upgrades are going to be even bigger this time around, with FUT Heroes also part of the promo.

Here’s a round-up of the latest FUT Fantasy leaks, confirmed release date and the new upgrade system.

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT release date

One of the three Fantasy FUT-themed loading screens contains a countdown to the promo’s release in FUT, confirming that the Fantasy FUT promo will begin on Friday, March 3 at 1pm ET.

We expect that the promo will have two squads released over a two-week period, with the promotion concluding on Friday, March 17 at 1pm ET. The loading screen also showed two different Fantasy FUT card designs, potentially hinting at a new type of player item being included.

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT upgrades

In FIFA 22, Fantasy FUT players were able to earn up to +3 overall upgrades based on individual and team performances over the five domestic league games following the promotions release. The first +1 OVR upgrade was if they made three appearances in the five domestic league games, the second +1 OVR upgrade was if they make an appearance in a team win in one of the five domestic league games, and the third +1 OVR upgrade was if attackers and midfielders either scored or assisted whilst defenders and goalkeepers keep one clean sheet in the five games.

According to a FUT 23 loading screen, FIFA 23 will have a new and improved upgrade system for Fantasy FUT. According to the loading screen, there are now four upgrade opportunities as well as the ability to earn three new traits.

These are the four ways that Fantasy FUT players can upgrade in FIFA 23 after each player has been released.

  • +1 Upgrade: One win in the next six domestic league games
  • +1 Upgrade: Three appearances in the next six domestic league games
  • +1 Upgrade: Two goals or assists (Attackers/Midfielders) or two clean sheets (Defenders/Goalkeepers) in the next six domestic league games
  • +1 Upgrade and three new traits: Avoid defeat in the next six domestic league games

FUT Heroes will also be included in the promo, receiving Fantasy FUT Heroes player items. The Heroes will only be eligible for two of the four possible upgrades due to them not being able to make appearances or be involved in goals or clean sheets.

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT leaks

The leaks come from reliable leaker @FutSheriff. According to him, Fantasy FUT could be one of the best of FUT 23 with FUT Heroes set to be included in the promo, but with a twist.

Each FUT Hero item included in the Fantasy FUT promo will receive upgrades based on a team they represented in their playing career, though they will not be listed as a player for that club, with the most logical option being a FUT Heroes league. As well as the FUT Heroes, the leaker has revealed a handful of players that are also reportedly set to feature. Here are the latest Fantasy FUT leaks.

  • David Ginola (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Newcastle United
  • Ivan Cordoba (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Inter Milan
  • Abedi Pele (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Marseille
  • Joan Capdevilla (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Villarreal
  • Ledley King (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Tottenham
  • Lars Ricken (FUT Hero) – Performance upgrades based on Borussia Dortmund
  • Peter Crouch (FUT Hero) – Upgrades based on Liverpool
  • Sami Al-Jaber (FUT Hero) – Upgrades based on Al-Hilal (SBC)
  • Harry Kewell (FUT Hero) – Upgrades based on Leeds United
  • Alexis Sanchez (Marseille)
  • Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid)
  • Fernando (Sevilla)
  • Said Benrhama (West Ham United)
  • Amine Gouiri (Rennes) – Objective
  • Kamal Miller (Impact Montreal)
  • Armand Lauriente (Sassuolo)
  • Christopher Trimmel (Union Berlin)
  • Amath Ndiaye (Mallorca)
  • Angelio (Hoffenheim)
  • Milan Skriniar (Inter Milan)
  • Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid) – SBC
  • Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
  • Dele Alli (Besiktas)
  • William Saliba (Arsenal)
  • Fabian (Paris Saint-Germain)

None of these players are yet to be confirmed to feature in the promo by EA, so we won’t know if they are included until the official release. We also don’t know if these players are leaked to come in Team 1 or Team 2 of the promo.

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NBA 2K

NBA 2K23 1.10 Patch Notes

NBA 2K23 1.10 Patch Notes

There’s a new update for NBA 2K23, and we have the complete list of changes and fixes added with the patch. The latest update is pretty extensive and increases the gameplay experience thanks to bug fixes, improvements, and adjustments.

Here are the 1.10 Patch notes.

GENERAL

  • Addressed an issue that could cause an outdated hairstyle to appear when editing a player in the Create Roster menu
  • The shoulder stripe honoring play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely has been added to the Portland Trail Blazers uniforms
  • The Bill Russell “6” logo has been added to the City court floors for the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Corrected some visual issues with the City court floors for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors, and classic court floors for the Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, and Golden State Warriors

The following players have had general likeness updates or adjustments made:

  • Paolo Banchero
  • Brandon Ingram (dynamic hair update)
  • Kai Jones (dynamic hair update)
  • The following historic players have received new or updated sculpts:
    • Craig Ehlo (dynamic hair update)
    • Howard Eisley
    • Caldwell Jones
    • Harold Minor
    • Kenny Satterfield

GAMEPLAY

  • Adjusted the shooting model to reduce the frequency of made low percentage shots and missed high percentage shots
  • Fixed an issue with transition take foul logic that caused intentional fouls to not be called when attempted during passing animations
  • When player-locked to a player inbounding the ball, you will now be able to properly call a timeout.

MyCAREER/CITY

  • Continued improvements to performance and stability have been made to enhance the overall experience in the City.
  • Resolved an issue that could cause incorrect VC amounts to be awarded in Rec and Pro-Am games
  • The Phone and 2KTV menus can now be accessed while on Got Next spots
  • Fixed a rare issue that could prevent a playoff game from being started due to an active quest requirement
  • Squads will no longer be blocked by incoming invites when attempting to enter the elevators in the Event Center

MyTEAM

  • Preparations for the $250,000 MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament elimination rounds on March 4th & 5th, as well as the Finals on March 18th
  • The color for Diamond cards and assets has been updated to make it more visually distinct from Galaxy Opal cards.
  • Additional minor updates to menus and modes throughout MyTEAM

MyNBA/THE W

  • Continued stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
  • Addressed an issue that could cause certain attributes for players in downloaded draft classes to become randomized
  • Team logo and color options for tattoos in The W will now be correctly applied.

NBA 2K23 is currently available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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FIFA

Full patch notes explained for Title Update 8

Fifa 23 Title Update 8

EA Sports has dropped a new update for FIFA 23 with the Title Update 8 being released on February 21st. The update was launched on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S. We’ve got the patch notes for you below.

This week’s Title Update 8 is more of a minor update as opposed to a dramatic overhaul. The patch notes detail a handful of bug fixes as well as cosmetic tweaks to some badges, kits and so forth.

Full patch notes for FIFA 23 Title Update 8

This is what has changed in the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game.

FIFA Ultimate Team

Addressed the following issues:

  • Addressed further instances of referees incorrectly wearing the same kit colours as one of the teams involved in the match.
  • [PC Only] Addressed a stability issue that could occur when opening packs.
Pro Clubs x VOLTA FOOTBALL

Addressed the following issue:

  • In rare cases, the camera could have incorrectly followed a CPU AI player in VOLTA ARCADE.
General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following change:

  • Updated some badges, kits, tifos, hair, stadiums, star heads, pre-match scenes, headwear, mascots, stadium themes, tattoos, balls, bundle art, VIP Areas, pitch props, fan flags, and gloves.

Addressed the following issues:

  • When editing a player, sometimes the height and weight values did not display.
    Addressed several stability issues that could occur.

That’s the list! When the next big FIFA 23 update happens, we’ll be sure to let you know.

 

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NBA 2K

Lil Wayne Now A Playable Character In NBA 2K23

Lil Wayne in NBA 2K23Lil Wayne has been revealed as a new playable character in NBA 2K23. 2K Games announced that Weezy would be usable starting Friday February 17th. He will be available as a Crossover Card in MyTEAM mode for a limited time.

Players can unlock the exclusive card by finishing the Lil Wayne Spotlight Challenge. The New Orleans rapper will have an 89 overall rating and he will measure in at 5’5″.

Additionally, 2K Games announced it is planning more updates to the basketball simulator, with various apparel and extra content arriving toward the end of February 2023. These exclusive items will include customizable clothing from Daily Paper, Just Don, Pro Standard and New Era.

The fifth patch for NBA 2K23 was released on Wednesday February 15th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X players as 2K Games prepares for the highly anticipated Season 5.

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MADDEN

Madden 23’s Final Roster Update Is Live

Madden 23 Final Roster Update

The final roster update of the season for Madden NFL 23 arrived today. Inexplicably Super Bowl LVII MVP Patrick Mahomes is not a 99 overall and will not be joining teammate Travis Kelce in the 99 Club. After limping around on a bum ankle for a few weeks, EA did raise his toughness to a 99. One would assume Mahomes will be an overall 99 when the ratings drop for Madden NFL 24.

Jalen Hurts went up to an overall 87, the same rating as Dak Prescott who went down a point. Aaron Rodgers also dropped a point to an overall 86. Other than Patrick Peterson going up a point to an 85 and James Bradberry IV dropping a point to an overall 84, there wasn’t a lot of movement.

Players can now start a new Franchise beginning at the Super Bowl.

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FIFA 23 Future Stars Team 2 Leaks

Fifa 23 Future Stars Leak

The FIFA 23 Future Stars Team 2 squad will be revealed later this week, but the leaks have already started.

EA Sports is expected to reveal the FIFA 23 Future Stars Team 2 on Friday, February 10. The Future Stars FUT 23 event kicked off last Friday with the reveal of Team 1, which featured Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi and Man United winger Anthony Elanga.

Future Stars is a FUT promo that first launched in FIFA 19, with the event featuring some of the world’s best young players. Those players are given heavily upgraded player items that reflect the level they could reach in the future.

Let’s take a look at some of the latest leaks for the FIFA 23 Future Stars Team 2 squad.

FIFA 23 Future Stars Team 2 latest leaks

Ahead of the FIFA 23 Future Stars Team 2 official reveal, various players are being leaked by prominent FIFA leaker @FutSheriff.

Here are the reported FIFA 23 Future Stars Team 2 players:

  • ST: Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal)
  • CAM: Fabio Carvalho (Liverpool)
  • LB: Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United)
  • LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)
  • CAM: Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
  • CM: Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea)
  • CB: Benoit Badiashile (Chelsea)
  • CM: Marcus Thuram (OGC Nice) – SBC
  • ST: Charles De Ketelaere (Milan) – SBC

There are five Premier League players in Enzo Fernandez, Benoit Badiashile, Eddie Nkeitiah, Fabio Carvalho and Tyrell Malacia. Chelsea duo Fernandez and Badiashile are great additions for FUT players, with the Argentine midfielder expected to be one of the best midfielders in the game.

Highly-rated Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is also set to be included in Team 2 of the promo, with the 21-year-old playing a key role in Napoli’s battle for the Serie A title.

More to come…

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MADDEN

Madden 23 Joining The Game Pass Line-up

Xbox Game Pass Madden 23

Just in time for Super Bowl, Madden NFL 23 is joining the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library. The latest edition of EA Sports’ football will be available beginning Thursday, Feb. 9 to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on PC and console (Xbox One and Xbox Series X)

Here’s the complete Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass lineup for February 2023:

  • Madden NFL 23 (Console and PC via EA Play) – Feb. 9
  • SD Gundam Battle Alliance (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Feb. 9
  • Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Feb. 14
  • Cities: Skylines – Remastered (Cloud and Xbox Series X) – Feb. 15
  • Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Feb. 16
  • Atomic Heart (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Feb. 21

And here are the titles leaving Game Pass later this month on Feb. 15.:

  • Besiege (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • CrossfireX (Cloud and Console)
  • Infernax (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Recompile (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Skul: The Hero Slayer (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • The Last Kids on Earth (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass both cost $9.99 a month. PC Game Pass includes EA Play access, which offers another 70 games on PC. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, at $14.99 per month, gives subscribers access to everything, the PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass libraries, EA Play on both console and PC, as well as Xbox Live Gold membership.

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Can You Play The Pro Bowl In Madden 23?

Madden 23 Pro Bowl

As the NFL season closes in on the Super Bowl, the Pro Bowl takes center stage this week. The stars from the NFL ‘22 season will be in Vegas for the newest adaptation of the contest.

This year the Pro Bowl will be similar to the All-Star weekend of the NBA. Skill contests, flag football, essentially the video game equivalent of an NFL side quests.

Can I Play the Pro Bowl in Madden 23?

Fans can play the Pro Bowl through Madden NFL as it has a playable version of the AFC Vs NFC All-Stars.

While fans can enjoy playing the game from home, they will also be able to watch their favorite athletes compete at the Pro Bowl Madden NFL contest through its live stream.

Madden 23 at the Pro Bowl

An addition to last year’s festivities was the incorporation of EA Sports’ property, Madden NFL. The video game was a part of last year’s Pro Bowl, it will be back in action for this year’s version too.

This E-sports version of the AFC-NFC rivalry will be a fun contest, as the NFC will look to defend its title. The Madden Pro Bowl contest will have three players from each conference going head to head to see which conference has the best Madden ballers.

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NBA 2K

The NBA 2K League is taking its 2023 season to Washington D.C.

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The league announced Thursday it will play this season at the District E, an event theater that will soon open next to Capital One Arena.

The NBA’s esports gaming league moved last season to Indianapolis after playing the 2020 and 2021 seasons almost entirely remotely. For its sixth season, it shifts to the 14,000-square-foot venue that will host live events, along with pregame and post-game activities for fans.

The NBA 2K League will award $2.5 million in cash prizes across THE BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and Coinbase.

Things start up March 8th and the season will be divided into two halves. The 3-v-3 portion ends with the finals on May 13 and the 5-v-5 portion begins May 23. Those finals are Aug. 5. For more information on the new combined SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN qualifying event, which tipped off Jan. 28 and goes through Feb. 11, click here. For more information on the 2023 competition schedule, click here.

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FIFA

EA Responds to Glitched Out FUT Packs

FUT Glitch Packs

FIFA 23 developers have issued a statement after a major bug rewarded FUT players with FIFA World Cup cards weeks after the World Cup promo ended.

FIFA 23, as every game nowadays seems to, has suffered from a host of bugs and glitches affecting player experience.

From things like Didier Drogba appearing in-game as Paolo Maldini to players being unable to claim their World Cup event rewards, there’s been some issues with this years iteration of the Fifa franchise.

Another bug that surfaced on January 28, seeing players rewarded for completing Draft objectives with World Cup players, even though the World Cup promotion ended.

FIFA 23 devs respond after World Cup players appear again

The prevalence of the bug prompted a quick response from the developers, who put out a hotfix late on January 28.

EA said: “We have addressed an issue where the “Win 5 FUT Draft” & “Win 10 Online FUT Draft” Objective Rewards contained World Cup Player Items.

“Players that incorrectly received World Cup Player Items will receive the correct Items in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.”

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